Base reward rate: Earn 2 Edge Miles per ₹100 on most spends, 5 Edge Miles per ₹100 on travel via Axis Travel Edge Portal and direct airline/hotel bookings.
Excellent accelerated reward rate of 5 Edge Miles per ₹100 spent on direct airline and hotel bookings, and on the Axis Travel Edge portal.
Valuable tiered milestone program that rewards high spending with up to 10,000 bonus Edge Miles annually for spends reaching ₹15 Lakhs.
Generous, tiered lounge access starting with 8 domestic and 4 international visits (Silver Tier), increasing to 18 domestic and 12 international visits (Platinum Tier), with guest access included.
The annual fee of ₹5,000 is effectively offset for high spenders through renewal benefits of 5,000 Edge Miles (at ₹7.5 Lakhs spend) or 10,000 Edge Miles (at ₹15 Lakhs spend).
The welcome bonus of 2,500 Edge Miles, valued at ₹5,000, fully compensates for the joining fee.
Offers flexibility by allowing Edge Miles to be transferred to a wide range of airline and hotel loyalty programs.
Complimentary lounge access with no minimum spend requirement
Cons
High foreign currency markup of 3.50%, which is uncompetitive for a travel-focused card. The base reward rate of 2 Edge Miles per ₹100 does not adequately compensate for this charge on international spends.
Extensive spending exclusions on common categories like utility bills, insurance premiums, and government services, which limits the ability to earn rewards on significant, regular expenses.
Lacks diversified lifestyle benefits beyond the EazyDiner discount; for a ₹5,000 annual fee, the absence of perks like complimentary movie tickets or golf access is a notable omission.
The base reward rate of 2 Edge Miles per ₹100 is modest for everyday non-travel spending, making the card less effective as an all-purpose card.
Best Use Case
Frequent travelers seeking accelerated rewards on travel bookings, extensive lounge access, and flexible miles redemption.